Automation ROI calculator: how much could automating a task save?
Enter the numbers for one repetitive task. The calculator multiplies your own inputs, so the result is only as accurate as your estimates.
What you enter
Hours per person per week
People doing it
Cost per hour (£)
Share of the task you expect automation to take on
Be cautious. Judgement, exceptions and anything involving money or legal commitments usually stay with a person.
How the result is worked out
The calculator multiplies your own inputs: weekly hours are hours per person times people, the share you choose is taken off that, and the result is scaled to a year and to a cost using your hourly rate.
An estimate from your inputs only. It does not include the cost of building or running automation, and it is not a promise of results.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate the ROI of AI automation?
Work out the yearly value of the time saved (hours a week × people × the share you can automate × 52 weeks × hourly cost), subtract the yearly cost of building and running the automation, and divide by that cost. The calculator on this page does the first part with your own numbers.
Does this work as an RPA ROI calculator?
Yes. It works for RPA, AI and workflow automation alike, because it only multiplies your own inputs. Add your licence and build costs to turn the saving into a return.
Does the calculator include the cost of the automation?
No. It estimates the value of the time saved only. Ask for a quote, or use the free consultation, to get the cost side.